Question

Why do mangrove trees grow in marshy areas

Answer 1

The mangrove forest are found in costal areas under the influence of tides.The Deltas are with clayey soil and saline water during tides give rise to the mangrove forests.They are formed due to mixing of fresh water with sea water and where sediments is composed of accumulated deposit of mud

Answer 2

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• Mangroves grows near the marshy places respire through aerial roots or respiratory roots.
• The root hairs exchange the gases from their surface.
• They obtain oxygen from the air spaces present between the soil particles.
• The plants grows in marshy places are adapted to develop aerial roots above the soil surface which helps in gaseous exchange.